Over the past decade, businesses and regulators have focused more on preventing fatal workplace falls. Unfortunately, falls continue to occur at an alarming rate. Falls are one of the leading causes ...

Choosing the right fall protection equipment is crucial for protecting workers at-height, but it is equally important that it is correctly used. Providing fall protection equipment to employees is one ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer ...

OSHA sets the baseline for fall protection—but is that really enough? As fall-related fatalities continue to rise, safety leaders must rethink their approach, with or without regulatory oversight.

FORT RUCKER, Ala. ─ The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center released A Leader’s Guide to Fall Prevention today, in its continuing effort to provide Army safety and occupational health professionals with ...

Future Market Insights, Inc. (FMI) is an ESOMAR-certified, ISO 9001:2015 market research and consulting organization, trusted ...

The purpose of the William & Mary Fall Protection Program is to minimize exposure to fall hazards and injuries resulting from falls. This program covers all aspects of fall hazard recognition, and ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers preventive services to help assess your fall risk. Some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may also cover fall prevention programs. As we age, natural changes ...

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